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Q&A With Noodles & Company Employees
At Noodles & Company we’re real people who treat each other like real family and are always open to making new friends. Together we create craveable flavors from around the globe, where every recipe is made to order and every ingredient is something to feel good about. But we’re still individuals with unique goals and different passions. After all, one person’s Wisconsin Mac & Cheese is another person’s Penne Rosa, and that’s the way it should be. We give people the space they need to work a few hours a week or buckle-in for a life-long career. So whether you’re working in a restaurant, out in the field or at our corporate offices in Colorado, we’ll help you pursue your passions and get involved with the community you serve. We’re a company that cares and it shows.
How employees describe working at Noodles & Company
Employees will sometimes get along
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Good and fair pay, 401k and matching, and stock discount program.
That the managers are really understanding
They have really good benefits
Theyre too overstaffed its ridiculous
What it's like to work at Noodles & Company
- Noodles & Company employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
- Employees at Noodles & Company report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 65% of Noodles & Company employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- 60% of Noodles & Company employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Noodles & Company employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 56% of Noodles & Company employees call their work environment negative
Q&A With Noodles & Company Employees
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What's the vibe like in the Operations dept at Noodles & Company? How many hours are you working?
The vibe is great. I work good hours.
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Noodles & Company?
During your first month, pay attention to what your teammates and managers are asking you to do, and please follow instructions. Write notes in a pocket memo book. Know the menu and steps in food prep and cooking. Know food combinations too.
How are the career growth opportunities on the Operations team at Noodles & Company?
I think Noodles grows your career automatically because even before your first day, you start the video trainings.
What is the hardest interview question Noodles & Company asks?
What is your availability?
How innovative is Noodles & Company?
Noodles & Co is very innovative. The menu offers dishes for every age, dietary preference, and appetite.
How can I get hired at Noodles & Company as a recent grad?
1. Get ServSafe Food Handler Certification. 2. Learn the menu. 3. Cook Noodles & Co recipes. 4 Apply online and interview.
What kind of people does Noodles & Company like to hire?
1. Energetic and smart. 2. Polite and respectful. 3. Organized and ready to work on the team.
What's the Operations team like at Noodles & Company?
Well, it is fast-paced.
What makes you the most proud about working at Noodles & Company?
I love my team.
Does Noodles & Company drug test or do a background check?
Yes, background check.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Noodles & Company?
Be kind. Be on time. Be ready for tasks you have seen in our video trainings. Follow safety guidelines. Understand you will be expected to multi-task.
How's the leadership on the Operations team at Noodles & Company?
Leadership is supportive and collaborative. Our area manager visits us frequently. I have also met Emily and Mushtaq today.
What does the ideal candidate in the Operations department look like at Noodles & Company?
I think the ideal person in Operations is someone who takes their work seriously and focuses on delivering results on time.
What is the dress code at Noodles & Company?
Restaurant workers wear Noodles & Co shirt and hat. Must wear black work pant and nonslip shoes as well. Floors can be wet and slippery.
How does Noodles & Company measure success and growth in the Operations department?
Operations is what makes our restaurants run. Success depends on workers coming to each shift prepared and knowing what they will be doing each day. We grow as a team.
What kind of activities do employees at Noodles & Company participate in outside of work?
Restaurant workers have team get-togethers daily to coordinate tasks.
What do you wish you knew before starting at Noodles & Company?
1. Is there a bigger space for doing Back-of-House tasks? Sometimes it gets crowded. 2. Is there a warehouse / storage space for daily prep and food storage? Sometimes it can be hard to reach items in the back of the Walk-in freezer shelves, because heavier and bulkier items and boxes are in front.
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Noodles & Company asks?
1. Why do you want to work at Noodles? 2. What is your availability? 3. Do you have ServSafe Food Handler Certification?
What kinds of community outreach does Noodles & Company participate in?
Noodles & Company volunteers at community events.
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Should I work at Noodles & Company?
20% of Noodles & Company employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 19% are neutral and 61% would not recommend working at Noodles & Company to their friends.
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| 19% | Passive |
| 61% | Detractors |
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